California launches taxpayer-funded transitional kindergarten | California
(The Center Square) – Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the implementation of universal transitional kindergarten, making the taxpayer-funded program…
California homelessness spending restored
Nearly $1 billion in state homelessness funding will flow to California cities and counties after Gov. Gavin Newsom shifted…
L.A. finally reaches a deal for recovering its Olympic costs
Los Angeles officials have reached a tentative agreement with organizers of the 2028 Olympic Games laying out the…
Democrats want more spending flexibility from California voters
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders of the California Legislature plan to approve a proposed constitutional amendment this…
Los Angeles city and county election guide: proposed cannabis tax, healthcare tax and hotel tax measures
Both Los Angeles city and county voters have several ballot measures to decide in the primary election, covering…
California Capitol Annex project cost estimate now $1.2 billion, lawmakers say with no proof
After years of failing to provide taxpayers an update on the cost of the California Capitol Annex Project,…
Letters to the Editor: LAUSD strike apparently ended with quite the ‘deus ex machina’
To the editor: I am familiar with the concept of “deus ex machina” from ancient Greek tragedy, where…
L.A. officials raise alarms over crippling Olympic costs
Los Angeles officials are expressing growing fears that taxpayers and the city treasury could be hit with a…
Bill would force CA lawmakers to talk about controversial capitol project
California lawmakers will consider a bill that could force public conversations on the secretive California Capitol Annex project…
Newsom says California tax agency stopped $6B in fraud, warns taxpayers about scams
Very local, powered by KSPWA local news, learning new information. Original series and specials, it’s pretty awe inspiring.…
Who pays for Newsom’s travel? Hint: It’s not always taxpayers
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom sat onstage at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Friday and described one of…
Letters to the Editor: How much will Bass’ affordable housing projects cost the taxpayers?
Dec. 12, 2025 7 AM PT To the editor: There is certainly much to admire about Mayor Karen…